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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.94, 13,587.90 and 2,816.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.94, 13,587.90 and 2,816.47 is: 4,225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.94 : 13,587.90 = 2,816.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.94/13,587.90 = 2,816.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.94x = 13,587.90 × 2,816.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.94x = 38,269,912.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,269,912.71/9,057.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.01

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